https://www.bizcommunity.com/MarketingMedia South Africa Marketing and Media news 15 Marketing & Media news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/MarketingMedia en-us Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:40:17 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/so-interactive-delivers-strategic-digital-realignment-for-fam-967444a There’s an uncomfortable truth about growth: if the brand doesn’t evolve as fast as the business, the gap doesn’t stay invisible for long. 1-270584 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing & Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/wpp-results-beat-analyst-forecasts-sees-shares-jump-up-745222a WPP has posted first-half results that beat analyst forecasts on revenue, organic growth and profit margins, leading to a jump of as much as 30.2% in WPP shares - its highest intraday level since September 2025. 1-270582 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing & Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/massmart-brings-in-charmagne-mazhindu-to-strengthen-brand-and-digital-marketing-412999a Massmart has appointed experienced marketing executive Charmagne Mazhindu as its new vice president of marketing, bolstering its executive leadership team as the retailer continues to strengthen its customer-centric growth strategy and digital capabilities. 1-270585 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing & Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/you-make-the-space-dont-wait-for-the-industry-to-make-space-for-you-634141a There is a recurring moment in the stories of the women who lead at Provantage. It is the moment they were handed something big before they felt ready for it, whether a national portfolio, a warehouse floor, a C-suite conversation, or a revenue target that made them catch their breath. 1-270541 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing & Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/what-meta-fee-changes-mean-for-south-african-businesses-using-whatsapp-856373a In July, Meta announced changes to how it charges for usage of its WhatsApp Business API. From October, the free-form replies that make up most day-to-day customer conversations on WhatsApp will no longer be free. This shift affects every business using the platform regardless of their provider, and highlights the importance of multichannel communication strategies. 1-270579 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing & Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/social-marketing-faces-3-limits-latest-warc-research-finds-412939a Brands are investing more heavily than ever in social and creator marketing, but new Warc research warns that relying on these channels alone won't drive sustainable growth. 1-270575 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing & Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/absa-launches-south-africas-first-bank-led-micro-drama-series-to-help-people-talk-about-money-523040a The new comedy drama uses relatable stories about love, family and money to help people build financial confidence by managing and protecting their finances. 1-270576 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing & Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/toyota-celebrates-the-different-ways-south-africans-use-the-hilux-967464a Inspired by everyday South Africans, Publicis Groupe Africa’s Studio One team wanted to showcase the heart and soul of the lived experience in South Africa of the much-anticipated New-Generation Hilux, which is now available from Toyota dealerships nationwide. 1-270554 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing & Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/thinkerneur-launches-wisa-a-new-era-for-african-women-in-sustainability-and-leadership-745232a Today marks a strategic turning point in the African corporate landscape as Thinkerneur Sustainable Impact (TSI) officially announces the launch of the Women in Sustainability Assembly (WiSA). Designed as the definitive executive nexus for the continent’s most influential female leaders. WiSA is poised to shift the sustainability narrative from the margins of corporate discourse to the absolute core of organisational and continental strategy, growth, prosperity, and visionary leadership. 1-270562 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing & Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africa-is-not-the-next-digital-opportunity-it-is-the-current-one-078585a For years, Africa has been framed as marketing's next big opportunity. The emerging market. The growth story. The region to watch. But what if we have been looking at it the wrong way? 1-270547 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing & Media South Africa